Air and Weather – Image Galleries

FOSS has developed a list of recommended resources for each module. These resources include listings for nonfiction and fiction books for students, resource books for teachers, websites, images, videos, and local resources that extend the hands-on science activities in each module.

Resources intended for teachers only are labeled with yellow: Teacher-only Resource Resources intended for students are labeled in blue: Student Resource

Image Galleries

What Uses Air?

Beach Ball

Beach balls use air. Where is air? What is the air pushing on? How would you know if the air in the ball is compressed?

photo credit: Art Explosion

Hot Air Balloons

Hot air balloons use air. The air inside the balloon is heated. The hot air moves up past the cold air outside.

photo credit: Art Explosion

Cattail Seeds

Cattail seeds are moved by air. Where is the air? How does the air move the seeds?

photo credit: Art Explosion

Flags

Flags are moved by air. Where is the air? Which way is the air moving? How do you know it is moving there?

photo credit: Art Explosion

Koa Tree

Trees use air. Trees need air to live. Trees also make more oxygen during the day. The oxygen goes into the air. Where is the air?

photo credit: L. Agler

Parachutes

Parachutes use air. Where is the air? What is the air pushing on? Where is the air pressure?

photo credit: Art Explosion

Polar Bear Cubs

Animals need air, too. Where is the air?

photo credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Sailboat

Sailboats use air. Where is the air? Which way is the air moving? How do you know that the air is moving there?